New Mannequin Y arrived at Tesla shops in China, in response to the images of the refreshed SUV shared on Chinese language social media. The brand new EV was beforehand noticed on automotive carriers throughout China, hinting that deliveries are about to start out quickly.
The brand new footage of the refreshed Mannequin Y, codenamed “Juniper,” are the very best real-world pictures we have now obtained. They present Mannequin Y in Flame Purple and Glacier Blue within the parking zone in entrance of the Tesla retailer. The Glacier Blue model is parked subsequent to the “traditional” Mannequin Y, displaying the large change in design.
Evaluating the rear of two Mannequin Y generations, an aide of the LED gentle bar, probably the most notable change is that the license plate moved from the boot lid to the bumper.
The brand new Tesla Mannequin Y launched on January 10 in China, forward of Europe and the US. The beginning value was about 5% greater than the “traditional” model, 263,500 yuan (35,950 USD), and the brand new SUV reportedly acquired 50,000 orders in a day.
On the identical day, the Chinese language regulator revealed Tesla’s core specs because the automotive utilized for a gross sales license. Tesla submitted data about two trims: RWD and AWD long-range.
The entry-level RWD begins at 263,500 yuan (35,950 USD), which is 13,600 yuan (1900 USD) greater than the earlier model. It has a 593 km vary below CLTC situations, 39 km greater than the earlier older model. It’s also 10 kg (22 lbs) heavier as its curb weight is 1921 kg.
It has the identical 62.5 kWh LFP battery from CATL and 220 kW motor on the rear axel.
The Tesla Mannequin Y turned the bestselling automotive in China in 2024 by promoting 480,309 items, up by 5.24% from 456,394 vehicles in 2023. Mannequin Y represented 73% of Tesla gross sales in China final yr.
